Jessica Messersmith-Miller, LISW

Jessica Messersmith-Miller uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central part of her approach to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She pairs that with client-centered and mindfulness-informed work to focus on practical skills and steady, reachable steps. Jessica is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor, LISW, practicing in Ohio and brings 16 years of experience to sessions.

She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and grief. She also supports those coping with relationship problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education environments.

Sessions are designed to be collaborative and goal-focused. Jessica uses straightforward language and concrete tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques are woven in when they fit the client’s goals and readiness for change.

Her practice attends to co-occurring concerns like substance use and mental health symptoms, as well as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and family-of-origin patterns. People who want clear steps, measurable progress, and practical coping methods often find this approach helpful.

Jessica offers a range of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to begin therapy.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Jessica draws mainly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to help people set clear goals and practice new skills. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments and thought records, which translates well to video or messaging formats for homework and skill practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person’s priorities guide each session and pacing is set by the client.

Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolkit and offers simple exercises to reduce reactivity and build present-moment awareness. These practices can be short guided exercises during a session or brief daily practices assigned between meetings to build steady progress over time. Deciding which approaches to use is a team effort - she will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on the client’s goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.